Drake and Raleigh Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Drake?
A
- Patriotic puritan.
- Disliked Catholic Spaniards due to encounter early in his life.
- Reffered to as El Draque
2
Q
What did Drake do?
A
- Stole £40,000 worth of silver off Spanish ships.
- Circumnavigated Earth (1577-1580) and came back with £400,000 stolen off Spanish ships.
3
Q
What were the consequences of Drake’s actions?
A
- Massivley boosts England’s economy
- One of the factors that lead to the Spanish Armarda
- Recieves a knighthood
4
Q
What did Raleigh attempt to do?
A
- Attempts to create British colonies
- Layed groundwork for Brithis colniallism
5
Q
What did Raleigh bring back and what was their significance?
A
- Potatoes - stable crop, easy to grow, good for British economy and health og people
- Tobacco - economically beneficial crop
